Mid-America Council
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Serving Scout leaders in Eastern Omaha and the Ralston and LaVista areas |
Popcorn
Questions contact District Popcorn Kernel Dave Jacobs at 630-7200 or popcorn@mac-lewisandclark.org
Important dates for the Fall popcorn sale.
September 9 Preorder due online by Noon
September 24 Pick up preorder
October 3 Council “Blitz” Day
October 31 Last day of Sales
November 5 Final orders due online
November 19 Final popcorn pick up (bring check)
NOTE: The unit will own any popcorn not returned by 10/19/09. You need a live check for your pre-order (show’n’sell) total and post-dated check for final order
New location for popcorn pick up
Ford Storage, 120th and Centennial Rd in LaVista (south of Giles Rd)
Blitz Day
Join us 5-9 pm on October 3rd at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. All Scouts and leaders wearing uniforms (no Tiger Cub t-shirts) will get in free. Gather around campsites 38-44 for marshmallow roasting provided by the council.
FDNY to help rebuild Chapel at Little Sioux
FDNY firefighters will raise the spirits of the survivors of the Little Sioux tornado as they work shoulder-to-shoulder with Scouts and their families to rebuild the camp and erect a Chapel on September 3-6, 2009.
Simplify Life
Let’s make things easier this fall. All Cub Scout Pack recruiting nights will be held during the week of September 7-10. This coordinated effort will have us in all our Packs’ schools to promote Scouting the week prior, and we will no longer be trying to chase after recruiting for months.
Contact Membership Chair Dan Henderson at scouter.danhenderson@mac.com to find out more information on how we will help you to recruit more Scouts and Leaders in a shorter amount of time!
Re-Charter
There are several changes to the Re-Charter process this year. All Charters are due at the council office on December 15th. Also prices have increased. This is the first increase in 10 years.
$15.00 Membership
$12.00 Boy’s Life
$ 1.00 Council Insurance
$20.00 Charter Fee
Online Advancement
Everyone should now be family with entering all of the Scout’s advancement online. The site is linked on the MAC website www.mac-bsa.org. All units are encouraged to have all their records updated monthly and a copy submitted to the Mid-America Council for your unit’s permanent file. If you have any questions, please contact Jay Witty or call 431-9BSA.
Tigers to Troops
We will be holding a Tigers to Troops event October 16-18. This is a combined Cub and Boy Scout event. The morning will be a Cub Scout Day Camp along with a Boy Scout Camporee. The afternoon and evening will be combined activities. It will be a great chance for Packs to find out what Troops are all about, and for Troops to connect with their prospective members. Contact Mel Clark for more details.
University of Scouting
The University of Scouting will be held on November 3rd at Girls and Boys town. Information Packets will be available at October’s Roundtable, in the Bugle, or at the Scout office. Plan to attend this great learning opportunity.
Eagle Project Approvals
Eagle projects must be approved by the District project coordinator before you start work on the project. Our District project coordinator is Tim Robertson. He can be contacted at 731-5001 or oa97tim@cox.net. You must schedule a review meeting with Mr. Robertson at least two weeks before you plan to start your Eagle Project.
Youth Protection
Your Youth Protection training must be renewed every 2 years. Training is available on line at www.mac-bsa.org or by contacting Ray Ramirez at 573-5237 or lewisandclark.training@yahoo.com.
Calendar of Events
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September |
9 |
Preorders due online |
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11 |
Uniform Day |
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12 |
Leadership Summit |
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21 |
Scout fun night at Durham Scout |
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24 |
Preorder pickup |
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October |
3 |
Blitz day – popcorn sales begin |
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6 |
Roundtable |
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9-11 |
Train-a-ganza |
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31 |
Popcorn sales ends |
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November |
3 |
Roundtable |
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7 |
University of Scouting |